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ea0077p193 | Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes | SFEBES2021

Magnesium: The forgotten sibling of electrolytes. A study of two audits conducted over 4 years

Sharma Bhavna , Ojo Ohiowele , Qureshi Asjid , Rahman Mushtaqar , Seetho Ian , Hui Elaine , Seechurn Shivshankar , Deore Mahesh M

The role of magnesium in electrolyte homeostasis is well established. ATP/ADP structure, refractory hypokalemia and calcium homeostasis are some of the established roles in literature, well known to Endocrine. However, currently no NICE guidelines exist for low magnesium. Our first audit in 2018 focused on patient admissions during January 2018. We found 49 patients with Mg < 0.5. Majority were care of the Geriatrics, 8 under Gastroenterology, 4 under Endocrinology. 31 pat...